April Harvey
Lynnwood,WA
Summary
Detail-Oriented Clinical Nurse with extensive understanding of labor and delivery patient population. Adept at best-in-class personal care and family education. Dedicated to setting and meeting long-term goals. Passionate Clinical Nurse with 6 years or experience in labor and delivery. Successful communication skills with all interdisciplinary team members. Passionate about advocating patients best interests and desires in their healthcare experience.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Evergreen Health
Kirkland, WA
08.2020 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans.
- Monitored patients, evaluated results and recommended further courses of treatment to quickly improve patient outcomes.
- Demonstrated knowledge of technical procedures and proper equipment use.
- Stayed current with health system initiatives and incorporated evidence-based practice and research into care routine.
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor and fetal distress.
- Reduced risk of infection by sterilizing tools and overseeing housekeeping standards for treatment rooms, labor and delivery and waiting areas.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
- Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Administered epidural and patient controlled analgesia to block pain from labor contractions and during birth.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
Clinical Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Hackensack Meridian Health System
Hackensack, NJ
09.2016 - 08.2020
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor and fetal distress.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
- Monitored labs, examined ultrasounds and informed mothers on what to expect in stages of pregnancy.
- Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient and attending to baby after birth.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Clinical Nurse, Interventional Endoscopy Suite
New York Presbyterian Columbia Medical Center
New York, NY
07.2010 - 08.2016
- Demonstrated knowledge of technical procedures and proper equipment use.
- Stayed current with health system initiatives and incorporated evidence-based practice and research into care routine.
- Monitored patients, evaluated results and recommended further courses of treatment to quickly improve patient outcomes.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Guided and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventive measures, medication use and self-care to foster consistency in care administration.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
Clinical Nurse, Cardio Thoracic Surgical Step-down
New York Presbyterian Columbia Medical Center
New York, NY
05.2007 - 07.2010
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans.
- Monitored patients, evaluated results and recommended further courses of treatment to quickly improve patient outcomes.
- Assisted with improvement and implementation of cardiac log forms.
- Followed all protocols to respond to irregular cardiac activity.
- Observed and evaluated cardiac activity and reported changes to medical staff.
- Liaised with patients following cardiothoracic surgical procedures, providing support and education on post-surgical care.
Staff Nurse
Hunterdon Medical Center
Flemington, NJ
05.2005 - 05.2007
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Nursing
State University of New York At Buffalo
Buffalo, New York05.2005
Skills
- Self-motivated professional
- Collaboration
- Flexible & Adaptable
- Customer Service
- Good listening skills
- Adaptability
- Responsible
- Computer proficiency
Certification
- Neonatal Resuscitating Program
- American Heart Association, BLS for healthcare providers
- WHONN Fetal Heart Monitoring -basic/intermediate, advanced
- Registered Professional nurse CA - In process
- Registered Professional nurse WA 2020 - present
- Registered Professional nurse NJ 2005 - 2020
- Registered Professional Nurse NY 2007 - 2018
Timeline
Clinical Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Evergreen Health
08.2020 - Current
Clinical Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Hackensack Meridian Health System
09.2016 - 08.2020
Clinical Nurse, Interventional Endoscopy Suite
New York Presbyterian Columbia Medical Center
07.2010 - 08.2016
Clinical Nurse, Cardio Thoracic Surgical Step-down
New York Presbyterian Columbia Medical Center
05.2007 - 07.2010
Staff Nurse
Hunterdon Medical Center
05.2005 - 05.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Nursing
State University of New York At Buffalo
- Neonatal Resuscitating Program
- American Heart Association, BLS for healthcare providers
- WHONN Fetal Heart Monitoring -basic/intermediate, advanced
- Registered Professional nurse CA - In process
- Registered Professional nurse WA 2020 - present
- Registered Professional nurse NJ 2005 - 2020
- Registered Professional Nurse NY 2007 - 2018
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